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Beau James

5.419571h 45mNRMovieDrama

The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.

DirectorMelville Shavelson
WritersJack Rose·Melville Shavelson
ProducerJack Rose

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Cast · Directed by Melville Shavelson

BHBob Hope
Bob Hope
Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker
VMVera Miles
Vera Miles
Betty Compton
PDPaul Douglas
Paul Douglas
Chris Nolan
ASAlexis Smith
Alexis Smith
Allie Walker
DMDarren McGavin
Darren McGavin
Charley Hand
JMJoe Mantell
Joe Mantell
Bernie Williams - Broadway producer
HMHorace McMahon
Horace McMahon
Prosecutor
RSRichard Shannon
Richard Shannon
Dick Jackson
WBWillis Bouchey
Willis Bouchey
Arthur Julian
SMSid Melton
Sid Melton
Sid Nash
GJGeorge Jessel
George Jessel
George Jessel
WCWalter Catlett
Walter Catlett
Gov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith

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Beau James — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beau James?

Beau James isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Beau James on Netflix?

No, Beau James is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Beau James on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beau James isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Beau James for free?

Beau James isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Beau James?

Beau James hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 26, 1957. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Beau James based on a true story?

Yes — Beau James is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).